Gossip Girl Reborn by Darlene Nunez

Chapter 278 I Cannot Let Him Off The Hook Finished

Riddled with anxiety, Deborah's father immediately demanded, "Where on earth have you been? Why can't we find you? Who are you with, and why aren't you answering your phone?" Deborah was silent for a moment, causing everyone to ense up.

"What's the issue? I had a sudden stroke of inspiration and went to work in the car. I even had my phone. on silent mode. I do this all the time. Didn't they say they didn't need me there?" she answered in a baffled tone.

Recalling that such behavior was typical of her indeed, the Carneys heaved a sigh of relief and immediately said, "Come home. Something has come up. By the way, have you seen Damien?" "No. What's going on?"

The Carneys did not know what to say and simply replied, "We'll talk when you get back."

Once the phone call ended, they immediately turned to Ruby and Oliver and snapped "Hear that?"

Ruby and Oliver looked grith. It's too fast. Something isn't right.

"Who knows?" Ruby insisted stubbornly.

Although Oliver did not speak, he had a disbelieving look in his eyes.

"Well, I'm curious to see how you'll continue to spin lies later. I'm afraid we have to reconsider this engagement," the Carneys replied.

Given the way they've insulted our daughter, we truly have to think twice about the engagement,

At that moment, instead of Deborah returning, it was Damien.

Needless to say, his return instantly drew everyone's attention.

Their thoughts ran wild when they saw that he had changed his clothes.

I ask you to attend to something? What's

expression as he raised his recently bandaged hand.

accidentally fell. Not only did my clothes get soaked, but I also hurt my hand. I had no choice but to tend to my injury before coming back. My phone.... it got waterlogged and doesn't seem to be working anymore," he explained helplessly while holding up his phone, which was still

a satisfied

Well, I don't believe it. Both of you just happened to be out, and your phones just happened to

Let Him

Finished

with my fiancée? How could you do this to me?

retorted, "What on earth are you babbling about? Can anyone tell me

coldly. I can't believe that, even note, he still doesn't know how to restrain himself. Is he determined to disregard the Winters family's reputation? Meanwhile, someone kindly recounted

try checking everyone's phone. If someone left early or was having fun outside and didn't answer their calls,

it with my own eyes, Ruby piped up, refusing to give Dainien

wouldn't ache anymore, yet it still feels as though it's being pierced by a needle. Does she actually despise me so much? That toisted, ugly expression of hers is eerily similar to Mother's Not to mention that Mother is the mastermind behind this whole affair. I'm tired of all

industry, you decided to treat me so horribly? It's no secret that our relationship has always Been strained, but we're siblings! There should be

the others to believe him a little. After all, Ruby did seem like the type who only cared about her feelings

shout insistently, "What I said is true. It's the truth. Something is going on between you two! You're indeed coveting your cousin-in-law!" Damien's expression

observing that, Oliver immediately made up his mind. Judging by Damien's reaction, something definitely

you say. We'll settle this once Deborah returns," Oliver said. I don't believe they'll get out of this unscathed. Such a thing won't happen unless the

enough, no sooner had he said that than a flicker of panic flashed across Damien's eyes. That

love causing a fuss, then go ahead. However, you need to come with me now. I haven't completed the task Aunt Lydia asked

magnanimous and thus

to settle things privately

sense of satisfaction as he watched. Damien, who always

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